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RT Accident - Jeep slams into car door forcing it shut on woman’s legs

- Passenger’s legs allegedly broken, another injured
July 19th, 2012 | Tags: Accident Road Town Dr. Vincent Scatliffe
Mrs. Scatliffe was standing on the outside of the jeep with the door open when the blue Mitsubishi jeep drove into the door of the vehicle. Photo: Staff/ VINO
Blue MItsubishi jeep involved in the accident. Photo: Staff/VINO
Blue MItsubishi jeep involved in the accident. Photo: Staff/VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Yesterday July 19, 2012, in Road Town, a jeep slammed into a parked vehicle where a passenger was entering, causing the door to shut on the passengers’ legs which were allegedly broken.

The injured woman has been identified as Mrs. Bernadette Scatliffe, wife of former 4th District Representative Dr. Vincent Scatliffe, who was rushed to the Peebles Hospital along with the driver of the vehicle she was getting into. However, their current condition are unknown at this time.

The incident took place in the parking lot in the vicinity of Spaghetti Junction in Road Town, Tortola.

When this news site arrived on the scene, eye witnesses related that Mrs. Scatliffe was entering the vehicle on the passenger side when a blue Mitsubishi jeep which drove into the parking lot, seemed to have pressed on the gas instead of brakes, and slapped into the door of the vehicle, forcing it shut on Mrs. Scatliffe whose body was allegedly in the jeep and her legs still outside.

Police and ambulance were summoned to the scene and the driver of the vehicle Mrs. Scatliffe was a passenger of was seen to be experiencing swelling to her face.

The driver of the blue Mitsubishi did not appear to have suffered from any injuries.

Police are still on the scene investigating the incident.

18 Responses to “RT Accident - Jeep slams into car door forcing it shut on woman’s legs ”

  • voice-long bush (19/07/2012, 13:45) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    oh no how sad
  • qc (19/07/2012, 14:13) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Gosh this is sad...my prayers for both ladies
  • My Prayers (19/07/2012, 14:21) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    What an awful accident. Mrs. Scatliff's legs must be broken if the car door looks like that and her legs were outside of the vehicle. I pray the bones heal quickly and she doesn't suffer any life long effects. I also feel sorry for the driver as this clearly was an accident. Who knows why the gas got pressed. Once I ran into the house wall when my floor mat got wedged under the gas pedal. Scared the crap out of me and it wasn't a person who was hit. Not saying that was the cause but I recommend always pulling the car mat forward prior to driving.
    • sheila (19/07/2012, 18:08) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      very awful in deed...as deeds bad things only happen to good people!!!
    • Peekachoo (19/07/2012, 18:30) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      That happened to me where my shoe got stuck between the pedals also scared the begeezees out of me but no incident occurred. Praying for all involved in this unfortunate accident.
  • yellow (19/07/2012, 14:35) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Two great ladies who have serve us well in the health area..I wish them speedily recovery
    • apple pie (19/07/2012, 23:21) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      i second the motion
    • God id Good (20/07/2012, 06:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      These two ladies are doing fine. Despite the horrific accident there are no broken bones. God was in control.
  • jack (19/07/2012, 15:59) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Keep jesus as your savior
  • ann (19/07/2012, 18:06) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    hope both of them sue that driver
    • don q (19/07/2012, 23:29) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      You all don't know the full circumstances that led up to this accident so please let us wait for the facts...my prayers with the families..
  • One Eye Roster (19/07/2012, 19:45) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    too many accidents for a small country
  • Sad (19/07/2012, 22:09) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    That woman did not seem to care that she hit those two ladies, she showed no remorse and looked like she was about to flee the scene.
  • GOAT WATER (20/07/2012, 10:06) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    guess you ppl don't believe in the laws of nature...mmmmmh....thank GOD none died to god be the glory.
  • KEVIN (20/07/2012, 23:20) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    THIS IS JUST PLAIN OUT BAD LUCK FOR THE TWO LADIES


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